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Worksheets06B2
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
rising or falling quickly.
Ex. We couldn’t ride our bikes
because the road was so ....
steep (adj) /stiːp/
hybrid (n) /ˈhaɪbrɪd/
descent (n) /dɪˈsent/
canyon (n) /ˈkænjən/
a combination of (usually) two things.
Ex. This car is a
..., so it runs on petrol and electricity.
steep (adj) /stiːp/
hybrid (n) /ˈhaɪbrɪd/
descent (n) /dɪˈsent/
canyon (n) /ˈkænjən/
movement from a higher to lower level.
Ex. The
... from the mountain took the climbers four
hours.
steep (adj) /stiːp/
hybrid (n) /ˈhaɪbrɪd/
descent (n) /dɪˈsent/
canyon (n) /ˈkænjən/
a long narrow valley with steep sides.
Ex. The most
famous ... must surely be the Grand ... in
North America.
steep (adj) /stiːp/
hybrid (n) /ˈhaɪbrɪd/
descent (n) /dɪˈsent/
canyon (n) /ˈkænjən/
the money you pay to enter (an exhibition).
Ex. The
... fee for the museum was 10 euros.
entrance fee (n) /ˈentrəns fiː/
on display (expr) /ɒn dɪsˈpleɪ/
relevant (adj) /ˈreləvənt/
troupe (n) /truːp/
on show for the public to see.
Ex. A famous painting
by Picasso is ... at the National Gallery.
entrance fee (n) /ˈentrəns fiː/
on display (expr) /ɒn dɪsˈpleɪ/
relevant (adj) /ˈreləvənt/
troupe (n) /truːp/
relating to the subject being discussed.
Ex. In the
film, the woman’s marriage wasn’t ... to
the main story, and it could have been left out.
entrance fee (n) /ˈentrəns fiː/
on display (expr) /ɒn dɪsˈpleɪ/
relevant (adj) /ˈreləvənt/
troupe (n) /truːp/
a group of singers, actors, dancers etc who work
together.
Ex. The dance ... will perform at the
Badminton Theatre in March.
entrance fee (n) /ˈentrəns fiː/
on display (expr) /ɒn dɪsˈpleɪ/
relevant (adj) /ˈreləvənt/
troupe (n) /truːp/
a place where an event takes place.
Ex. The Olympic
Stadium is the perfect ... for track and field
events.
venue (n) /ˈvenjuː/
annually (adv) /ˈænjuəli/
miss out (on sth) (phr v) /mɪs aʊt (ɒn
ˈsʌmθɪŋ)/
proceed (v) /prəˈsiːd/
once a year.
Ex. The festival is held ... in
February.
venue (n) /ˈvenjuː/
annually (adv) /ˈænjuəli/
miss out (on sth) (phr v) /mɪs aʊt (ɒn
ˈsʌmθɪŋ)/
proceed (v) /prəˈsiːd/
lose an opportunity to do or have sth.
Ex. Get your
tickets now! Don’t ... on all the fun!
venue (n) /ˈvenjuː/
annually (adv) /ˈænjuəli/
miss out (on sth) (phr v) /mɪs aʊt (ɒn
ˈsʌmθɪŋ)/
proceed (v) /prəˈsiːd/
move in a particular direction.
Ex. Would passengers
on flight 301 to Rome please ... to Gate 32?
venue (n) /ˈvenjuː/
annually (adv) /ˈænjuəli/
miss out (on sth) (phr v) /mɪs aʊt (ɒn
ˈsʌmθɪŋ)/
proceed (v) /prəˈsiːd/
a country that provides the necessary space,
equipment etc for a special event.
Ex. Athens was
the ... city for the 2004 Olympic Games.
host city (n) /həʊst ˈsɪti/
Olympic Torch Relay (n) /əˈlɪmpɪk tɔːtʃ rɪˈleɪ/
gear (n) /gɪə/
a bite to eat (expr) /ə baɪt tuː iːt/
an event during which the Olympic Flame is
carried from Olympia, Greece, to the place where
the Olympic Games are going to be held.
Ex. The
2004 ... was the first to start and
end in Greece.
host city (n) /həʊst ˈsɪti/
Olympic Torch Relay (n) /əˈlɪmpɪk tɔːtʃ rɪˈleɪ/
gear (n) /gɪə/
a bite to eat (expr) /ə baɪt tuː iːt/
equipment.
Ex. The ... I recommend for cycling
is a helmet.
host city (n) /həʊst ˈsɪti/
Olympic Torch Relay (n) /əˈlɪmpɪk tɔːtʃ rɪˈleɪ/
gear (n) /gɪə/
a bite to eat (expr) /ə baɪt tuː iːt/
a snack; a meal.
Ex. We got ... at Yummies
on the way home.
host city (n) /həʊst ˈsɪti/
Olympic Torch Relay (n) /əˈlɪmpɪk tɔːtʃ rɪˈleɪ/
gear (n) /gɪə/
a bite to eat (expr) /ə baɪt tuː iːt/
the land at the edge of the sea,
Ex. They walked
along the ... and breathed in the fresh sea air.
seashore (n) /ˈsiːʃɔː/
wander (n) /ˈwɒndə/
stroll (n) /strəʊl/
exhibit (n) /ɪgˈzɪbɪt/
a relaxed walk without destination or purpose.
Ex. As soon as I arrived in Paris, I went for a ...
around the Latin Quarter.
seashore (n) /ˈsiːʃɔː/
wander (n) /ˈwɒndə/
stroll (n) /strəʊl/
exhibit (n) /ɪgˈzɪbɪt/
slow relaxed walk.
Ex. A ... in the park is very
relaxing.
seashore (n) /ˈsiːʃɔː/
wander (n) /ˈwɒndə/
stroll (n) /strəʊl/
exhibit (n) /ɪgˈzɪbɪt/
an object of interest in a museum.
Ex. Please do not
touch the ... in the museum.
seashore (n) /ˈsiːʃɔː/
wander (n) /ˈwɒndə/
stroll (n) /strəʊl/
exhibit (n) /ɪgˈzɪbɪt/
meet sb by chance.
Ex. I ... Jack this
morning.
bump into (phr v) /bʌmp ˈɪntə/
settle down (phr v) /ˈsetl daʊn/
reserve (v) /rɪˈzɜːv/
worthwhile (adj) /wɜːθˈwaɪl/
become calm and quiet.
Ex. Come on, ...,
you two!
bump into (phr v) /bʌmp ˈɪntə/
settle down (phr v) /ˈsetl daʊn/
reserve (v) /rɪˈzɜːv/
worthwhile (adj) /wɜːθˈwaɪl/
arrange for a hotel room, a table at a restaurant,
etc to be kept for you to use at a particular time in
the future.
Ex. I’d like to ... a table for four, please.
bump into (phr v) /bʌmp ˈɪntə/
settle down (phr v) /ˈsetl daʊn/
reserve (v) /rɪˈzɜːv/
worthwhile (adj) /wɜːθˈwaɪl/
worth the time, effort or money spent on sth.
Ex. If you want to do something ... with your
free time, why not join a yoga class and get fit?
bump into (phr v) /bʌmp ˈɪntə/
settle down (phr v) /ˈsetl daʊn/
reserve (v) /rɪˈzɜːv/
worthwhile (adj) /wɜːθˈwaɪl/
relax lazily.
Ex. We ...ed around the house all day
doing nothing.
lounge (v) /laʊnʤ/
engage (in) (v) /ɪnˈgeɪʤ (ɪn)/
mature (v) /məˈtjʊə/
restless (adj) /ˈrestləs/
be involved in.
Ex. Teenage boys at this school ... football and rugby.
lounge (v) /laʊnʤ/
engage (in) (v) /ɪnˈgeɪʤ (ɪn)/
mature (v) /məˈtjʊə/
restless (adj) /ˈrestləs/
start to behave sensibly, like an adult.
Ex. Bob
...ed at summer camp this year and is now more
confident.
lounge (v) /laʊnʤ/
engage (in) (v) /ɪnˈgeɪʤ (ɪn)/
mature (v) /məˈtjʊə/
restless (adj) /ˈrestləs/
easily bored.
Ex. Robert gets ... if he stays home
all day.
lounge (v) /laʊnʤ/
engage (in) (v) /ɪnˈgeɪʤ (ɪn)/
mature (v) /məˈtjʊə/
restless (adj) /ˈrestləs/
show.
Ex. The results of this survey ... that teens
prefer the cinema to the theatre.
indicate (v) /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
volunteer work (n) /vɒlənˈtɪə wɜːk/
animal shelter (n) /ˈænɪml ˈʃeltə/
radical (adj) /ˈrædɪkəl/
work sb offers to do without being paid for it.
Ex. Why don’t you do some ... at the
animal shelter?
indicate (v) /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
volunteer work (n) /vɒlənˈtɪə wɜːk/
animal shelter (n) /ˈænɪml ˈʃeltə/
radical (adj) /ˈrædɪkəl/
a place where lost and stray animals are cared for.
Ex. We adopted a stray cat from the ....
indicate (v) /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
volunteer work (n) /vɒlənˈtɪə wɜːk/
animal shelter (n) /ˈænɪml ˈʃeltə/
radical (adj) /ˈrædɪkəl/
very new and different.
Ex. Her book explained
her ... ideas, but I still don’t agree with them.
indicate (v) /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
volunteer work (n) /vɒlənˈtɪə wɜːk/
animal shelter (n) /ˈænɪml ˈʃeltə/
radical (adj) /ˈrædɪkəl/
bound with chains to sth.
Ex. He feels ...
to his desk as he can’t even take a lunch break.
shackled (adj) /ˈʃækld/
punctual (adj) /ˈpʌŋkʧʊəl/
defy (v) /dɪˈfaɪ/
stunt (n) /stʌnt/
being on time.
Ex. You won’t have to wait for
him. He’s always ....
shackled (adj) /ˈʃækld/
punctual (adj) /ˈpʌŋkʧʊəl/
defy (v) /dɪˈfaɪ/
stunt (n) /stʌnt/
happen or do sth in a way that is different from what
has been decided, agreed, or what usually happens.
Ex. He was fired for ...ing the manager’s orders.
shackled (adj) /ˈʃækld/
punctual (adj) /ˈpʌŋkʧʊəl/
defy (v) /dɪˈfaɪ/
stunt (n) /stʌnt/
sth dangerous or difficult that sb does to
entertain people.
Ex. It’s an excellent adventure film
with exciting ....
shackled (adj) /ˈʃækld/
punctual (adj) /ˈpʌŋkʧʊəl/
defy (v) /dɪˈfaɪ/
stunt (n) /stʌnt/
keep sb amused.
Ex. There’s enough music on this CD
to ... us ...ing for hours.
keep sb going (expr) /kiːp ˈsʌmbədi ˈgəʊɪŋ/
jaw-dropping (adj) /ˈʤɔː-ˌdrɒpɪŋ/
awe (n) /ɔː/
rafting (n) /ˈræftɪŋ/
very surprising or shocking.
Ex. The ...
bungee jump he did from that bridge left me
speechless.
keep sb going (expr) /kiːp ˈsʌmbədi ˈgəʊɪŋ/
jaw-dropping (adj) /ˈʤɔː-ˌdrɒpɪŋ/
awe (n) /ɔː/
rafting (n) /ˈræftɪŋ/
respect and amazement.
Ex. We watched in ...
as the stuntman rode his motorbike over ten cars.
keep sb going (expr) /kiːp ˈsʌmbədi ˈgəʊɪŋ/
jaw-dropping (adj) /ˈʤɔː-ˌdrɒpɪŋ/
awe (n) /ɔː/
rafting (n) /ˈræftɪŋ/
travelling on a raft, especially as a sport.
Ex. They
went ... on the river.
keep sb going (expr) /kiːp ˈsʌmbədi ˈgəʊɪŋ/
jaw-dropping (adj) /ˈʤɔː-ˌdrɒpɪŋ/
awe (n) /ɔː/
rafting (n) /ˈræftɪŋ/
waste.
Ex. Dad says I ... too much time
watching TV.
squander (v) /ˈskwɒndə/
hunch (over) (v) /hʌnʧ (ˈəʊvə)/
a fair bit (expr) /ə feə(r) bɪt/
colleague (n) /ˈkɒliːɡ/
sit with rounded shoulders.
Ex. Don’t ... your
books; sit up straight.
squander (v) /ˈskwɒndə/
hunch (over) (v) /hʌnʧ (ˈəʊvə)/
a fair bit (expr) /ə feə(r) bɪt/
colleague (n) /ˈkɒliːɡ/
quite a lot; quite often.
Ex. I used to play this game
... when it was new.
squander (v) /ˈskwɒndə/
hunch (over) (v) /hʌnʧ (ˈəʊvə)/
a fair bit (expr) /ə feə(r) bɪt/
colleague (n) /ˈkɒliːɡ/
sb you work with.
Ex. Sam and Jo have been friends
and ... for twelve years.
squander (v) /ˈskwɒndə/
hunch (over) (v) /hʌnʧ (ˈəʊvə)/
a fair bit (expr) /ə feə(r) bɪt/
colleague (n) /ˈkɒliːɡ/
having the ability or qualities necessary for sth.
Ex. Don’t worry – she’s ... of looking after herself.
capable (adj) /ˈkeɪpəbl/
spectator (n) /spekˈteɪtə/
trekker (n) /ˈtrekə/
geocaching (n) /ˈʤiːəʊˌkæʃɪŋ/
sb who watches a sport.
Ex. The ...
cheered when the players walked onto the pitch.
capable (adj) /ˈkeɪpəbl/
spectator (n) /spekˈteɪtə/
trekker (n) /ˈtrekə/
geocaching (n) /ˈʤiːəʊˌkæʃɪŋ/
sb who walks a long way as an adventure.
Ex. It took the ... eight hours to walk across the
hills.
capable (adj) /ˈkeɪpəbl/
spectator (n) /spekˈteɪtə/
trekker (n) /ˈtrekə/
geocaching (n) /ˈʤiːəʊˌkæʃɪŋ/
an activity where you look for hidden objects.
Ex. We spend our weekends ... and
have found two hidden containers already.
capable (adj) /ˈkeɪpəbl/
spectator (n) /spekˈteɪtə/
trekker (n) /ˈtrekə/
geocaching (n) /ˈʤiːəʊˌkæʃɪŋ/
have the strength, energy etc to do sth.
Ex. I don’t ... going out as I’m so tired.
adventure seeker (n) /ədˈventʃə ˈsiːkə/
container (n) /kənˈteɪnə/
coordinates (pl n) /kəʊˈɔːdɪnəts/
feel up to (phr v) /fiːl ʌp tuː/
a set of numbers which give the exact position
of a point on a map.
Ex. He put the set of ...
into the GPS which then showed him where to find
the geocache.
adventure seeker (n) /ədˈventʃə ˈsiːkə/
container (n) /kənˈteɪnə/
coordinates (pl n) /kəʊˈɔːdɪnəts/
feel up to (phr v) /fiːl ʌp tuː/
sth that you can put things in.
Ex. Put the biscuits in
that ....
adventure seeker (n) /ədˈventʃə ˈsiːkə/
container (n) /kənˈteɪnə/
coordinates (pl n) /kəʊˈɔːdɪnəts/
feel up to (phr v) /fiːl ʌp tuː/
a person who loves adventure.
Ex. This safari is for
... only!
adventure seeker (n) /ədˈventʃə ˈsiːkə/
container (n) /kənˈteɪnə/
coordinates (pl n) /kəʊˈɔːdɪnəts/
feel up to (phr v) /fiːl ʌp tuː/
keep.
Ex. The police ...ed order during the
demonstration and there was no trouble.
maintain (v) /meɪnˈteɪn/
kick-off (n) /ˈkɪk-ɒf/
get together (phr v) /get təˈgeðə/
run into (phr v) /rʌn ˈɪntuː/
the time when a football game starts.
Ex. The ...
for the match between Arsenal and Barcelona is at
nine.
maintain (v) /meɪnˈteɪn/
kick-off (n) /ˈkɪk-ɒf/
get together (phr v) /get təˈgeðə/
run into (phr v) /rʌn ˈɪntuː/
meet.
Ex. She ... with her friends
every Saturday and they usually watch a DVD.
maintain (v) /meɪnˈteɪn/
kick-off (n) /ˈkɪk-ɒf/
get together (phr v) /get təˈgeðə/
run into (phr v) /rʌn ˈɪntuː/
meet by chance.
Ex. I ... Gerry at the shops,
so we stopped for a coffee.
maintain (v) /meɪnˈteɪn/
kick-off (n) /ˈkɪk-ɒf/
get together (phr v) /get təˈgeðə/
run into (phr v) /rʌn ˈɪntuː/
spend a lot of time sitting and doing nothing
very useful.
Ex. The weather was horrible so instead of
going out we ... and watched TV.
sit around (phr v) /sɪt əˈraʊnd/
sit back (phr v) /sɪt bæk/
sleep in (phr v) /sliːp ɪn/
turn down (phr v) /tɜːn daʊn/
get into a comfortable position and relax.
Ex. We ... and enjoyed the film at the cinema.
sit around (phr v) /sɪt əˈraʊnd/
sit back (phr v) /sɪt bæk/
sleep in (phr v) /sliːp ɪn/
turn down (phr v) /tɜːn daʊn/
let yourself sleep later than usual in the morning.
Ex. Teenagers often go to bed late, so they ... the
next morning.
sit around (phr v) /sɪt əˈraʊnd/
sit back (phr v) /sɪt bæk/
sleep in (phr v) /sliːp ɪn/
turn down (phr v) /tɜːn daʊn/
reject; refuse.
Ex. They offered her a job, but she
... it ...
sit around (phr v) /sɪt əˈraʊnd/
sit back (phr v) /sɪt bæk/
sleep in (phr v) /sliːp ɪn/
turn down (phr v) /tɜːn daʊn/
go out.
Ex. Let’s ... early so there isn’t much
traffic.
head out (phr v) /hed aʊt/
consult (v) /kənˈsʌlt/
terrain (n) /təˈreɪn/
pay off (phr v) /peɪ ˈɒf/
ask for expert advice.
Ex. We ...ed a
financial expert on how to invest our money.
head out (phr v) /hed aʊt/
consult (v) /kənˈsʌlt/
terrain (n) /təˈreɪn/
pay off (phr v) /peɪ ˈɒf/
a particular type of land.
Ex. We drove across the
rocky ... in a jeep.
head out (phr v) /hed aʊt/
consult (v) /kənˈsʌlt/
terrain (n) /təˈreɪn/
pay off (phr v) /peɪ ˈɒf/
have successful results.
Ex. Our preparations ...
and the party was a success.
head out (phr v) /hed aʊt/
consult (v) /kənˈsʌlt/
terrain (n) /təˈreɪn/
pay off (phr v) /peɪ ˈɒf/
succeed in doing sth.
Ex. She ... everything
she wanted to do.
accomplish (v) /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
inspect (v) /ɪnˈspekt/
peak (n) /piːk/
consist of (phr v) /kənˈsɪst ɒv/
examine sth carefully to make sure that it is safe,
correct or working properly.
Ex. After the fire, the
building was ...ed for damage.
accomplish (v) /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
inspect (v) /ɪnˈspekt/
peak (n) /piːk/
consist of (phr v) /kənˈsɪst ɒv/
the top of a mountain.
Ex. They started their climb on
Friday and reached the ... on Sunday.
accomplish (v) /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
inspect (v) /ɪnˈspekt/
peak (n) /piːk/
consist of (phr v) /kənˈsɪst ɒv/
be formed from two or more things, parts or people.
Ex. The team ... three girls and two boys.
accomplish (v) /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
inspect (v) /ɪnˈspekt/
peak (n) /piːk/
consist of (phr v) /kənˈsɪst ɒv/
aim.
Ex. The ... of this course is to teach you
how to direct a short film.
objective (n) /əbˈʤektɪv/
ultimate (adj) /ˈʌltɪmət/
vertical (adj) /ˈvɜːtɪkl/
effortless (adj) /ˈefətləs/
done well or successfully with little or no effort.
Ex. He’s amazing. He makes playing the violin seem
....
objective (n) /əbˈʤektɪv/
ultimate (adj) /ˈʌltɪmət/
vertical (adj) /ˈvɜːtɪkl/
effortless (adj) /ˈefətləs/
